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1912
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Construction of the Masonic temple in Salem, Oregon
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27 Oct 1922
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Salem's first radio station broadcasts from a ground floor display window in the Masonic Building
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Jun 1972
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Masonic Building is sold to Benjamin Franklin Federal Savings & Loan Association for $362,000; becomes known as the Franklin Building
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15 Apr 1974
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Construction begins on a new Masonic temple in West Salem
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Nov 1975
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During remodeling by the Ben Franklin Co., a cornerstone box is found, containing newspapers from June 22, 1912
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2002
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Remodeling of the Franklin Building uncovers the ornate decoration of the upper floors
